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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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Helen McDonald

Counsellor, MA, MBACP

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36 Clarence Street, Southend-on-Sea SS1
01702 418208
Let's Connect 01702 418208
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I’ve been working with children and young people for over 20 years and I have extensive experience of supporting children and young people with a range of emotional needs and of supporting parents, caregivers and professionals to build better connections with the children and young people in their lives. I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and I offer a range of support services for children and young people, including therapy (play-based and talking therapy), coaching, and advocacy. I have experience of working with children and young people with additional learning needs and those who are neurodivergent.
I work in an integrative way which means that I combine a range of theories and practices to best suit individual needs, including person-centred, attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I am qualified to level 7 (Masters level) and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
If you think the child or young person in your life would benefit from support to manage the difficulties in their life, get in touch to find out if I can help.
Call or Helen McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01702 418208

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

36 Clarence Street

Southend-on-Sea SS1

01702 418208
I specialise in supporting children and young people and I am based in Southend-on-Sea town centre.
£50 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Helen!
Helen McDonald
Let's Connect 01702 418208
Photo of Helen McDonald, MA, MBACP, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

36 Clarence Street

Southend-on-Sea SS1

01702 418208
I specialise in supporting children and young people and I am based in Southend-on-Sea town centre.
£50 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Helen!
Helen McDonald

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £50
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Bank transfer, Cash
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I offer a concessionary rate of £40 per session for lower income families, which is not means tested and does not require proof of income, just ask!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 418208
Photo of Helen McDonald, MA, MBACP, Counsellor
Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
"
I offer a concessionary rate of £40 per session for lower income families, which is not means tested and does not require proof of income, just ask!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Helen McDonald
  • MA Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents & Families, MA, Graduated 2024
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP

Endorsement

Luisa Picciuto
Luisa Picciuto
CounsellorMAMBACP
A kind, 'human' therapist, who has many years of incredible experience supporting young people.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 01702 418208
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP

Location

Primary Location

36 Clarence Street

Southend-on-Sea SS1

01702 418208

Nearby Areas

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I specialise in supporting children and young people and I am based in Southend-on-Sea town centre.
Call for a free consultation now - 01702 418208
Photo of Helen McDonald, MA, MBACP, Counsellor
Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
"
I specialise in supporting children and young people and I am based in Southend-on-Sea town centre.
Call for a free consultation now - 01702 418208
Photo of Helen McDonald, MA, MBACP, Counsellor
Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP